Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) vs BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Craigellachie
★ 5.00
£73
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) | BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 55.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £72.95 | £83.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Quick verdict
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is better value at £73 vs £83.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £83.11)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£83.11 vs £72.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 900777) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
Only BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak